Brisbane to get new Delta Air Lines service to Los Angeles

In another big win for Queensland, Delta Air Lines is set to spread its wings by commencing services to Brisbane from December this year.

The announcement heralds another leap forward in connectivity and, according to Brisbane Airport (BNE), is poised to further invigorate Queensland’s tourism and export sector.

Delta Air Lines will launch with three weekly seasonal flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane, marking a further boost in trans-Pacific capacity.

The news means that by Christmas 2024, BNE will be home to four giants of North American aviation: Delta, American Airlines, United and Air Canada.

The airport is also quick to note that including Qantas flights, from December, the number of seats between Brisbane and mainland North America will leap to 144% of pre-COVID capacity.

“We are very proud Brisbane Airport will become Delta’s second destination in Australia,” enthused Brisbane Airport CEO, Gert-Jan de Graaff.

“Brisbane is charting unprecedented territory, witnessing an unparalleled level of interest from North American visitors. This strategic move by Delta Air Lines not only fortifies the ties between the United States and Queensland but also signifies a boost for the local visitor economy.

“American tourists love visiting Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Noosa, travelling north to savour the wonders of The Great Barrier Reef and west to experience the Outback. I’m not sure if it is the upcoming Olympics or the insatiable appetite for Bluey, but right now Brisbane is the ‘must add’ destination for North American carriers, and this opens a world of opportunity.”   

Delta Air Lines operates over 4,000 daily flights to nearly 280 destinations on six continents and will operate 306 passenger capacity A350-900s on the new Brisbane route.